Lupita Nyong'o has stiff competition on Oscar night. The "12 Years a Slave" star, nominated for best supporting actress, is up against two Oscar winners (Jennifer Lawrence for "American Hustle" and Julia Roberts for "August: Osage County") as well as buzz-worthy performances by Sally Hawkins in "Blue Jasmine" and June Squibb in "Nebraska."

Who knows whether the gold man will go to Nyong'o on March 2? What is certain, however, is that she'll be a red carpet winner.

Stylephiles have already fallen for this newcomer who has become the fashion darling of this year's awards season. Let's take a look at her red carpet looks on the road to Oscar:

Golden Globe Awards, Jan. 12:New York Daily News proclaimed "the new guard has arrived" in its review of Nyong'o's stunning red silk gown with attached cape by Ralph Lauren from his spring 2014 collection. The Huffington Post gushed: "You'd never believe that it's Lupita Nyong'o's first time on the Golden Globes red carpet, because the Hollywood newbie just shut it down!"

Critics' Choice Awards, Jan. 16: Nyong'o nabbed the Critics' Choice Award for best supporting actress. She also took the night with her white cut-out Calvin Klein Collection gown. Hollywood life.com wrote: "Our girl crush on Lupita Nyong'o has reached an all-time high. Not only is Lupita so lovely, but her red carpet style really sets her apart. In a sea of traditional gowns, the star continues to surprise us in one fashionable silhouette after another - and her latest look was no exception!"

Screen Actors Guild Awards, Jan. 18: Nyong'o scored again with her Gucci gown in turquoise silk crepe with intricate floral neckline and straps. She won the award for best supporting actress and posted another red carpet triumph. "Just when you thought her best look was her last, she shows up at the 2014 Screen Actors Guild Awards in a number that knocked them all out of the park," the New York Post wrote online. "Only the Oscars can top this."

There's one more biggie awards show before Oscar night, though. Sunday, the EE British Academy Film Awards gives Nyong'o another red carpet opportunity. She's up for best supporting actress for the awards that will be held at the Royal Opera House in London.

The red-carpet newbie clearly is on a roll. She has been cast in the new spring Miu Miu campaign and also landed New York magazine's spring fashion cover in a patterned red and white Stella McCartney dress.